A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Azerbaijan for talks on security and energy issues. Kyiv and Baku maintain warm relations after the Russian invasion of 2022.
Zelenskyy met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and agreed on cooperation in exporting security expertise, energy, and food security. Tasks were set for the teams and assessments of the situation in the Middle East were exchanged.
The President will discuss cooperation in the fields of security, energy, and infrastructure. This is Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second visit to the kingdom this month.
Zelenskyy announced the signing of a document that lays the foundation for investments and contracts. The parties discussed the exchange of experience in drone defense.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasing their support for the US, opening airbases and freezing Tehran's assets. The reason for this is the constant attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian specialists will train partners to shoot down Iranian drones. The President confirmed his readiness to share combat experience with Eastern countries.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Mohammed bin Salman protection against Iranian drones. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in combating Shahed attacks.
The Yemeni government and the Houthis have agreed to release 2,900 prisoners, the largest exchange in 11 years of civil war. The agreement, signed in Muscat with the support of the UN and the Red Cross, includes citizens of Saudi Arabia and Sudan.
A Ukrainian government and business delegation visited Saudi Arabia, where a meeting of the Joint Business Cooperation Council took place. The Ukrainian side presented investment projects worth over $1 billion in various sectors.
Donald Trump asked a journalist, "Are you clueless?" during a press conference. This happened after he announced the death of Sarah Backstrom, one of two National Guard service members wounded in the attack.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear energy agreement. This happened during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.
Donald Trump stated that Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about Jamal Khashoggi's murder, contradicting US intelligence findings. The Crown Prince called the murder a "huge mistake," and Khashoggi's widow called on him to apologize.
US President Donald Trump aims to officially make Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally to strengthen relations. This would give Saudi Arabia priority access to military equipment and participation in joint projects.
Cristiano Ronaldo attended a dinner at the White House with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where Donald Trump mentioned the footballer's meeting with his son Barron. Ronaldo arrived in Washington with his fiancée and took selfies with Elon Musk and other influential figures.
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the duration of the war in Ukraine, noting that it has lasted longer than he expected. The statement was made during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
US President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, seeking to restore his global image after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington. The meeting focused on developing security ties, cooperation in the civilian nuclear sector, and multi-billion dollar business deals.
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, will pressure US President Donald Trump to intervene in the war in Sudan. Saudi Arabia believes that direct pressure from Trump is necessary to break the deadlock in negotiations.
Donald Trump announced his intention to approve the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting with the Crown Prince. This multi-billion dollar deal could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and face resistance in the US Congress.
The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
OPEC+ is preparing a moderate increase in oil production of 137,000 barrels per day in December, as part of a phased restoration of volumes. This decision takes into account the oversupply and falling demand in China, as well as the desire to regain lost market share.
US President Donald Trump this week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, using the surplus of oil on the global market to weaken Russia's war chest. This move was made possible by a significant drop in global oil prices, which allowed Washington to more aggressively target Russian oil.
Washington and Riyadh are negotiating a strategic defense agreement that could be concluded during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House in November. Saudi Arabia is interested in guarantees similar to the US agreement with Qatar, which considers an attack on Qatar a threat to the US.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif signed a mutual defense agreement. The document stipulates that aggression against one country will be considered aggression against both.
The President of Ukraine and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia held a conversation. Peaceful settlement and implementation of joint projects were discussed.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This is the first visit of a high-ranking Iranian official to the Persian Gulf country after Israel's war with Tehran.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, discussing the situation in Ukraine. This happened on the same day that Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump relies more on a narrow circle of advisers when making decisions about military action in Iran. He also consults with many outside the White House.
In Saudi Arabia, journalist Turki al-Jasser, who was arrested in 2018, was executed. He was accused of "treason" and criticizing corruption in the royal family.
The Trump administration has issued orders to ease sanctions on Syria to help the country rebuild after the war. The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing transactions involving the Syrian government.
